August 16, 2005
A WOL Publication

Hello, writers,

Tuesday, 16th of August - a time for one more WOL paying markets newsletter.

This time we have a nice article by Nadia Ali . It is called "Travel Writing From Your Own Backyard". I am sure you will enjoy reading it.

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Publisher/JustMarkets

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GUEST ARTICLE

Travel Writing From Your Own Backyard

By Nadia Ali

"You need to take a deep breath and see your area as a visitor or tourist would. Where are the best places to go, the points of historical/natural beauty?"

Have you ever thought about becoming a travel writer, but don't think you've been anywhere exciting to write about? Well, that may not be true. I became a travel writer by first writing about what I knew and that was the place where I lived. You need to take a deep breath and see your area as a visitor or tourist would. Where are the best places to go, the points of historical/ natural beauty? You might be surprised how much your local area can sound appealing once you get going.

Then pitch, pitch, pitch. I began writing travelogues of about 150 words or less. The topics were things like restaurants, entertainment, sightseeing, and accommodation, all near where I lived. Suddenly, where I lived was turning into a wealth of interest, without even having to travel abroad.

I dropped into the local Tourism Office and picked up a bag full of leaflets, a calendar of events, posters, tourist newsletter stickers and even pencils...every writer's friend after the keyboard. Armed with the numerous tourist booklets, I turned to the yellow pages, which I found very helpful to source listings of all categories and not just those highlighted in the tourist information booklets. With the aid of online resources, and what I already knew, I just had to weave the words that held it all together.

It was great. I knew so much about the tourism industry I was rearing to go. The travel site loved my style of writing and offered me City Guides to write, which paid a lot more than the travelogues. As my confidence grew, I sent off queries to other travel sites which yielded a good response.

Here I am, a travel writer for my country, writing travel articles now with supporting photographs, which we all know are becoming a part of the accepted or rejected clause.

So while I aim at becoming an excellent travel writer, I constantly send off queries in other genres that interest me.

But for now, with my digital camera in hand, my bag of tourist information, yellow pages, internet access and my faithful keyboard, I am a travel writer. You too can explore this avenue of freelancing writing about your country. The local tourist boards will gladly supply you with all the information you need and upon request they will allow you free use of their stock photographs too.

So don't plan a vacation to write about, just look outside your window. You're already there.

For more information:
http://www.freelancetravelwriter.com/
http://www.travelwritingtips.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/writer-guidelines.html

Nadia Ali is a Freelance Travel Writer. Her writing credits include being published by GoNomad, Island Mania, Kinetic Travel Network, Northstar Travel Media, Octopus Travel, Time Out London, Wcities and Weissman Travel Reports.
Contact Nadia Ali at: nadia@freelance-worker.com

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Please send submissions to: submissions@writer-on-line.com

MARKETS

August 8
ARTICLES SOUGHT

The Association For Ingenious Writing is looking for articles for their website. The AFIW is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to helping those just beginning their journey into freelance writing. Articles should relate to inexperienced writers and be UNIQUE. The pay is 25 cents per word. Articles should be no longer than 2,500 words and no less than 250. We buy one-time electronic rights only. For more guidelines, please visit our website. Queries should be sent by email. No attachments please.

Compensation: 25 cents per word
Reply to: admin@ingeniouswriting.org
Website: www.ingeniouswriting.org

August 6
SHORT ARTICLE SERVICES SOUGHT

We are looking for an individual or individuals to create original short article summaries (approx. 100 words) of existing content. Each article will be delivered via email as a hypertext link, what we would like in return is a paragraph description of the article summarizing the content. Both consistent quality and turnaround time are key.

The project will be running on an extended basis. As a test period we will be requiring between three to five articles to be summarized per day with the hopes of having all of our content needs being met within a few weeks.

Payment can be arranged a number of ways and terms are negotiable.

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: wayne@reaction.org

August 5
STORIES WANTED

We're looking for new authors from all over the world to
contribute with a story, fictional, autobiographical or
non-fictional. The theme of our second issue will be
Insanity and every story that is published gets rewarded
with 12 US Dollar plus the issue free. The deadline is
September 1. For more information, visit www.outercast.com

Compensation: $12 plus the issue free
Reply to: info@outercast.com
Website: www.outercast.com

August 4
HORSE STORIES FOR ANTHOLOGY

Adams Media, Inc. seeks stories for a new anthology, Horse Healers: Stories of Courage and Hope. Theme: personal stoties of the horse's utility for therapy and healing. Deadline: September 30, 2005.

Compensation: $50 and copy of book
Reply to: HorseHealerStory@aol.com

August 3
FREELANCE WRITERS WANTED TO WRITE ABOUT SHOPPING

ShoppingInfo.com is currently seeking freelance writers. Please email your previously written sample work. We are looking for the authors who can write about various product features and their uses in an interesting manner. Basic purpose of the articles will be to guide shoppers about the products. You might have to do some research for the articles you write. If it seems interesting to you then please contact us. Currently, I am looking for authors who can write one article per category per month. Selected authors will be assigned 3 to 4 categories for which they can write articles. We will pay $15 to $25 per article.

Compensation: $15 to $25 per article
Reply to: authorsregistration@shoppinginfo.com

August 2
AMERICAN BIOGRAPHIES WRITERS WANTED

We are looking for writers to produce approximately 10,000 word biographies on well known American historical figures. This series is geared towards children approximately 8 to 12 years of age.

Compensation: $1000 per biography.
Reply to: Carla@allegro-music.com

August 1
FREELANCE WRITERS WANTED

New Las Vegas Magazine launching in November of 2005! This will be the only adult guide to all of the sizzling entertainment available on the las vegas strip. Reviews on local nightclubs, beach bars, gentlemans clubs, and topless reviews. The magazine will also feature lifestyle articles and issues. $100 for a 700 word story. Please email with story ideas.

Compensation: $100 for a 700 word story
Reply to: brittany@striplv.com

July 30
GHOST WRITER REQUIRED

I'm looking for a ghost-writer to write a screenplay treatment with an interest in animation writing and Australia.

Fee is negotiable in accordance to skills and experience and will be paid upon delivery of each stage of work. Please forward short samples of work.

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: ozdowska@yahoo.com

July 29
ARTICLES WANTED

Muscle Car News magazine is working on the third issue now and needs how-to and restoration articles written by freelance writers.

Compensation: $200-$250 per article with pictures
Reply to: diego@mcnmagazine.com
Website: www.mcnmagazine.com.

July 28
SCRIPTWRITERS NEEDED
TELECOMMUTE

We need experienced scriptwriters to create ad copy for On-Hold Message Programs for the telephone in both english and spanish.

Compensation: $20-$25 per script
Reply to: vpaudio@bellsouth.net
Phone: (954)564-0022 (Jeff)

July 27
FREELANCE WRITER WANTED FOR WINE FEATURE

DiningOut San Diego needs a freelance writer, perferably one who has written about wine in the past. The Fall/Winter 2005 issue will feature Mexican wines, focusing specifically on wines from the Guadalupe Valley. Typical word count for a feature in DiningOut is 600-800 words; we pay $300 freelance fee per feature. The writer is expected to conduct preliminary research and contact sources for quotes by telephone.

If interested, please send:
-writing sample/clip embedded in an email
-subject line as ATTN: Keith Lin - San Diego
Wine Feature
-brief cover letter

Compensation: $300
Reply to: editorial@diningoutonline.com

July 26
LOOKING FOR A COMPLETED EDGY FEATURE SCRIPT

I am looking for a completed edgy feature script with a twist ending. The script may be a drama or a thriller with a crime/caper element.

I am interested in stories where the protagonist gets in over his/her head in a situation, but in the end the protagonist finds a way out or has masterminded the whole situation, like in the film 'The Usual Suspects.' Other films that are similar to what I am looking for are 'The Limey,' 'Layer Cake,' 'Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead,' 'Sexy Beast,' and 'Narc.'

I am NOT interested in horror, sci-fi, fantasy, or romantic comedies.

Budget will not exceed $5 million. WGA and Non-WGA writers welcome.

My directing credits include:
'Veronica Mars,' 'Tru Calling,' 'Third Watch,' 'Alias,' and 'Las Vegas.'

Compensation: negotiable
Reply to: beevision@aol.com